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Merlin and Singa Ink Partnership to Bring Thousands of Original Recordings to Karaoke - Merlin
Merlin and Singa Ink Partnership to Bring Thousands of Original Recordings to Karaoke - Merlin
Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world’s leading independent labels and distributors, has partnered with Singa, the leading karaoke technology company, to make thousands of original master recordings available on the platform. This historic deal marks a major leap forward in the evolution of karaoke, transforming an analog pastime into a modern, high-quality, […]
Merlin Engage Completes Third Successful Year, Strengthening Global Community of Female Leaders in Independent Music - Merlin
Merlin Engage Completes Third Successful Year, Strengthening Global Community of Female Leaders in Independent Music - Merlin
This fall, Merlin celebrated the completion of the third year of Merlin Engage, its pioneering mentorship program designed to empower the next generation of female leaders within Merlin’s independent community. Now in its third year, the program connects rising professionals within Merlin’s global membership with senior executives from the membership. Over the course of six […]
Merlin Celebrates 20% of 2026 GRAMMY Awards Nominations
Merlin Celebrates 20% of 2026 GRAMMY Awards Nominations
The Recording Academy has announced the 68th annual GRAMMY® Awards nominations! The awards will take place on February 1st, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. This year, Merlin members received over 80 nominations across more than 40 categories. Congratulations to our members and their artists on this incredible accomplishment! Below is an inexhaustive […]
Independent Icons Take Control on Nina Protocol
Independent Icons Take Control on Nina Protocol
Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world’s leading independent labels and distributors, announced today that Merlin member music has launched on Nina Protocol. Nina is an indie-centric music platform where artists keep 100% of sales revenue and fans can purchase music directly while unlocking exclusive content. This partnership, which is a part of […]
Explore Merlin Member Music on Nina Protocol
Explore Merlin Member Music on Nina Protocol
Powered by the Merlin Connect initiative, this is a curated selection of catalog from Merlin's leading independent members, brought specifically to the Nina Protocol community.
2025 Digiday Technology Awards Finalists
2025 Digiday Technology Awards Finalists
This year’s finalists for the Digiday Technology Awards reflect the rapid evolution of digital marketing, where AI-powered personalization, omnichannel programmatic strategies and privacy-first approaches are driving innovation. As regulations grow more strict, companies are prioritizing data compliance while exploring advanced identification tools in a changing ID environment. Strategic partnerships and integrations have also emerged as […]
Merlin Partners With Nina Protocol for Merlin Connect Initiative
Merlin Partners With Nina Protocol for Merlin Connect Initiative
Merlin partnered with Nina Protocol on its Merlin Connect initiative, which makes it easier for emerging social and tech platforms to license music.
RSVP to Pitch Lab:Why Music is Your Missing Killer Feature | Partiful
RSVP to Pitch Lab:Why Music is Your Missing Killer Feature | Partiful
Join the Merlin Connect team during New York Tech Week for Pitch Lab: Why Music is Your Missing Killer Feature. This isn't your typical tech event. We're c…
Spotlight: Pascal Bittard, Founder and President, IDOL | Interviews | Music Week
Spotlight: Pascal Bittard, Founder and President, IDOL | Interviews | Music Week
IDOL’s founder & president Pascal Bittard examines the key challenges facing label services right now
Merlin and Coda Music Partner to Transform the Social Streaming Experience - Merlin
Merlin and Coda Music Partner to Transform the Social Streaming Experience - Merlin
Merlin, the independent’s digital music licensing partner, is excited to announce a new partnership with Coda Music, a first-of-a-kind platform set out to redefine how fans connect with artists and discover music. Through the partnership, Merlin members’ premium music catalogue will help to power Coda Music’s new music platform to drive deeper fan engagement and […]
Merlin Announces Participants in Third Year of Female Mentorship Program ‘Merlin Engage’
Merlin Announces Participants in Third Year of Female Mentorship Program ‘Merlin Engage’
Merlin Named Fast Company Most Innovative Company 2025
Merlin Named Fast Company Most Innovative Company 2025
Why pgLang, Seeker Music, Soundcloud, and Red Hot are among the most innovative companies in the music industry for 2025.
Marie Clausen - How Independents Can Win the AI Race
Marie Clausen - How Independents Can Win the AI Race
The following MBW Views op/ed comes from Marie Clausen, Managing Director for North America at Ninja Tune…
Merlin warns on 'irreparable damage' to independent music from UK government's AI proposals
Merlin warns on 'irreparable damage' to independent music from UK government's AI proposals
Hangout Launches Today: New Social Platform Connects Users Through the Discovery and Curation of Music - Merlin
Hangout Launches Today: New Social Platform Connects Users Through the Discovery and Curation of Music - Merlin
Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota on Indie Challenges, Helping Startups & Bringing More Value to Music
Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota on Indie Challenges, Helping Startups & Bringing More Value to Music
Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota talks finding new growth sectors and challenges facing indies in a From the Desk Of interview with Billboard.
Merlin Engage Celebrates Another Successful Year of Success to Support Female Leaders in the Independent Music Space
Merlin Engage Celebrates Another Successful Year of Success to Support Female Leaders in the Independent Music Space
Neil Miller named General Counsel at Merlin - Music Business Worldwide
Neil Miller named General Counsel at Merlin - Music Business Worldwide
Miller’s previous experience includes stints at Meta Platforms and SoundCloud.
Meta and Merlin Renew Key Partnership, Highlighting the Importance of Independent Music Across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger
Meta and Merlin Renew Key Partnership, Highlighting the Importance of Independent Music Across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger
Meta and Merlin, the independent’s digital music licensing partner, are excited to announce the renewal of their strategic partnership, underscoring Meta’s recognition of the value and importance of the world’s leading independent labels and distributors. This renewal reinforces the pivotal role Merlin serves for its members in the future of social and music. This renewed […]
Merlin Connect
Merlin Connect
Precise Digital's Founder & CEO Michael Giles Discusses the New Zealand and South Pacific Markets
Precise Digital's Founder & CEO Michael Giles Discusses the New Zealand and South Pacific Markets
Jeremy Sirota Talks Merlin Connect on Your Morning Coffee Podcast
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Jeremy Sirota Talks Merlin Connect on Your Morning Coffee Podcast
Merlin Launches New Initiative to Help Emerging Tech Platforms License Indie Music
Merlin Launches New Initiative to Help Emerging Tech Platforms License Indie Music
Merlin & Audiomack Announce Strategic Partnership to Amplify Independent Music - Merlin
Merlin & Audiomack Announce Strategic Partnership to Amplify Independent Music - Merlin
Meet New Merlin Board Member Golda Bitterli (Revelator)
Meet New Merlin Board Member Golda Bitterli (Revelator)
Merlin Member Feature: Red Bull Records
Merlin Member Feature: Red Bull Records
Merlin and Deezer Renew Partnership Around New Streaming Model to Ensure Continuous Growth for Indie Music
Merlin and Deezer Renew Partnership Around New Streaming Model to Ensure Continuous Growth for Indie Music
Merlin Engage Program Launches Second Cohort to Foster the Next Generation of Female Music Leaders - Merlin
Merlin Engage Program Launches Second Cohort to Foster the Next Generation of Female Music Leaders - Merlin
Women in the Male-Dominated Indie Music Sector Need Female Mentors. Merlin Is Here to Help
Women in the Male-Dominated Indie Music Sector Need Female Mentors. Merlin Is Here to Help
Marie Clausen, Merlin's Managing Board Director, on mentoring women to help them rise to senior positions in the music industry
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Marie Clausen, Merlin's Managing Board Director, on mentoring women to help them rise to senior positions in the music industry
Meet Jennifer Newman Sharpe (Exceleration Music) - Merlin
Meet Jennifer Newman Sharpe (Exceleration Music) - Merlin
Member Feature: Curb Records
Member Feature: Curb Records
A Decade of Disruption: Martin Mills Reflects on Merlin’s Impact - Merlin
A Decade of Disruption: Martin Mills Reflects on Merlin’s Impact - Merlin
Merlin Unveils 2024 Board, Prioritizes ‘Meaningful, Sustainable and Value-Driven Member Growth’
Merlin Unveils 2024 Board, Prioritizes ‘Meaningful, Sustainable and Value-Driven Member Growth’
Music Ally Japan Focus - Jeremy Sirota Interview Part 1
Music Ally Japan Focus - Jeremy Sirota Interview Part 1
Merlin Engage Alumni Interviews: Katie Alberts
Merlin Engage Alumni Interviews: Katie Alberts
Merlin 2023 Year-in-Review
Merlin 2023 Year-in-Review
Celebrating 15 Years of Merlin!
Celebrating 15 Years of Merlin!
Merlin Engage Alumni Interviews: Magali Ould - Merlin
Merlin Engage Alumni Interviews: Magali Ould - Merlin
e-muzyka’s Irina Lipczyk-Kolakovska Discusses Growth, Strategy, and Distribution in the Polish and Ukrainian Music Markets - Merlin
e-muzyka’s Irina Lipczyk-Kolakovska Discusses Growth, Strategy, and Distribution in the Polish and Ukrainian Music Markets - Merlin
2024 Grammy Nominations Announced
2024 Grammy Nominations Announced
Canva Launches Popular Music Library to Supercharge Content Creation in Partnership with Merlin
Canva Launches Popular Music Library to Supercharge Content Creation in Partnership with Merlin
Member Feature: Downtown Artist & Label Services - Merlin
Member Feature: Downtown Artist & Label Services - Merlin
The power of the Independents with Jim Mahoney, SVP, Member & Partner Success at Merlin
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The power of the Independents with Jim Mahoney, SVP, Member & Partner Success at Merlin
Merlin Engage Press Release
Merlin Engage Press Release
Merlin's CEO on Music, Tech, and Copyright
Merlin's CEO on Music, Tech, and Copyright
SAMC interview with Jeremy Sirota — SoAlive Music Conference
SAMC interview with Jeremy Sirota — SoAlive Music Conference
Merlin Sustainability Statement
Merlin Sustainability Statement
Reservoir's Rell Lafargue Discusses Recording Catalog Acquisitions, Copyright Investments, and Global Expansion - September 2023 Executive Interview Series
Reservoir's Rell Lafargue Discusses Recording Catalog Acquisitions, Copyright Investments, and Global Expansion - September 2023 Executive Interview Series
Merlin Announces New Partnership with Canva to Bring Merlin Member Music to the Visual Communications and Graphic Design Platform
Merlin Announces New Partnership with Canva to Bring Merlin Member Music to the Visual Communications and Graphic Design Platform
SoundCloud and Merlin Announce Global Licensing Deal to Bring Fan-Powered Royalties (FPR) to Merlin Members and Their Artists
SoundCloud and Merlin Announce Global Licensing Deal to Bring Fan-Powered Royalties (FPR) to Merlin Members and Their Artists
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